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Exploring the Autumn Harvest: A farm-to-table journey in Tromsø

In Tromsø, located in the northern part of Norway, autumn is not just a season of falling leaves and changing colours; it is a time when the city truly comes alive with the best local produce the north has to offer. It is a season of abundance, where farmers work tirelessly to supply fresh ingredients to the city's renowned restaurants, creating a feast for the senses and a true delight for food e

Culinary gems of Harstad: Discovering the hidden tastes of Norway's Arctic

Culinary gems of Harstad: Discovering the hidden tastes of Norway's Arctic

Situated on Norway's largest island, Hinnøya, Harstad in Norway is a paradise for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic and immersive culinary experience. Here, the convergence of Arctic waters, fertile farmlands, and pristine forests creates the perfect backdrop for a gastronomic journey that celebrates the best of what nature has to offer.

Immerse yourselves in the authentic Arctic living this autumn

Immerse yourselves in the authentic Arctic living this autumn

Nestled in the heart of the Arctic, Alta in Norway boasts a myriad of awe-inspiring attractions, from the dramatic Alta Canyon to the ethereal dance of the northern lights. With its breathtaking hikes and immersive Arctic living, Alta offers an unparalleled journey for travellers looking to embrace the beauty of the season and create everlasting memories.

Photo: Dan Mariner

Bodø - The first European Capital of Culture north of the Arctic Circle

Come meet us at ITB Berlin
Bodø is all set to participate at ITB Berlin next week and showcase its cultural richness and our preparations for the European Capital of Culture year in 2024. We are delighted to invite you to come meet with us at the CULTURE LOUNGE, where we will be able to share more news about the year with you.
Join our presentation
On Tuesday (march 7th) at 12:00 – 12:45

Summer passengers get off at Akkarfjord quay, a fishing village on the northeast end of Sørøya in Hammerfest. Photo: Sunniva Tønsberg Gaski/TFFK

A travelpass that gives you unlimited travel for 7 days in Troms and Finnmark County

From 1 June to 24 August, the Summer Ticket 2022 is in place, and take you through the entire county on one ticket with bus and boat from Troms County Traffic and Snelandia.
You do not reach all of Troms and Finnmark county in seven days, but you can get many experiences for life.
- With the Summer Ticket, you travel freely on all buses and boats in Troms and Finnmark. You travel sustainably

Ferry ride to the island Træna at the coast of Helgeland. Photo: Simon Fossheim

Free ferry on many routes in Northern Norway

Free ferry on many routes
From July 1st, taking the ferry on many routes in Nordland will be free of charge, both for vehicles and passengers.
- The guidelines come from central authorities, and compensate us for all routes that have less than one hundred thousand passengers annually. 15 ferry routes will be free from 1 July, explains section leader Tone Øverli.
Across fjords and out to i

Mr. Truls Svendsen going through 13.000 reasons to visit Northern Norway

The world`s best travel advertisement is Norwegian!

The Truls campaign "13,000 Reasons to visit Northern Norway" won gold in the" Best in show "category during the HSMAI's Adrian Awards 2022, which is the travel industry's response to the Oscars.
The fact that we, together with Visit Norway, win an international award for a campaign developed for the Norwegian market where we have used comments from foreign guests who have visited Northern Norwa

The official Tourist Board of Northern Norway.

Welcome to Northern Norway's global newsroom. Northern Norway is the place to experience the magical northern lights and the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle.

Northern Norway Tourist Board is the official marketing and PR company of Northern Norway including Svalbard. We have offices in the cities of Bodø, Tromsø and Alta. Our mission is to further develop Northern Norway as a sustainable and year-round destination through expertise, development, marketing and facilitations for sales of tourism experiences in the north.

We hold detailed information about the region, various offers, routes and activities all year, and we assist in planning presstrips to and in Northern Norway. For inspiration please visit https://nordnorge.com/en/ . Visit Northern Norway and our partners have a media bank with stock images and videos of Northern Norway and Svalbard. The media bank is build up by our travel styles, and our personas https://nordnorge.com/en/mediabank/

Here you will find relevant information, story ideas, news, and material for your stories from Northern Norway. All PR and press activities and enquiries can be adressed to media@nordnorge.com

Northern Norway Tourist Board

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